(Ebook) 2014 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy by John S. Bradley, John D. Nelson, David W. Kimberlin, John A.D. Leake, Paul E. Palumbo, Jason Sauberan, William J. Steinbach ISBN 9781581108484, 1581108486

(Ebook) 2014 Nelson's Pediatric Antimicrobial Therapy by John S. Bradley, John D. Nelson, David W. Kimberlin, John A.D. Leake, Paul E. Palumbo, Jason Sauberan, William J. Steinbach ISBN 9781581108484, 1581108486

New 20th Edition!  This bestselling and widely used resource on pediatric antimicrobial therapy provides instant access to reliable, up-to-the-minute recommendations for treatment of all infectious diseases in children.  For each disease, the authors provide a commentary to help health care providers select the best of all antimicrobial choices.  Drug descriptions cover all antimicrobial agents available today and include complete information about dosing regimens. In response to growing concerns about overuse of antibiotics, the program includes guidelines on when not to prescribe antimicrobials.Practical, evidence-based recommendations from the experts in antimicrobial therapy: Developed by distinguished editorial boardDesigned for those who take care of children and are faced with decisions every dayIncludes treatment of parasitic infections and tropical medicine.Updated assessments regarding the strength of the recommendation and the level of evidence for treatment recommendations for major infectionsAnti-infective drug listing, complete with formulations and dosagesAntibiotic therapy for obese childrenAntimicrobial prophylaxis/prevention of symptomatic infection Maximal adult dosages and higher dosages of some antimicrobials commonly used in children